Summary:
The 19116 zip code of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. This analysis provides valuable insights into the educational landscape of this area, highlighting both high-performing and underperforming institutions.
The standout schools in this area are the alternative schools, MAST Community Charter School and Philadelphia Academy Charter School. These schools boast exceptional four-year graduation rates of 100% and 93.3%, respectively, along with remarkably low dropout rates. Additionally, their students consistently outperform the state averages in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts assessments across multiple grade levels.
In contrast, Washington George High School, the only traditional high school in the data set, lags behind the state averages in key performance metrics, such as graduation rates, dropout rates, and Keystone Exam proficiency. The elementary schools, Loesche William High School and Comly Watson School, serve a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as evidenced by their 100% free/reduced lunch rates, yet they still manage to outperform the Philadelphia City School District in academic proficiency.
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